Name origin

crust
solid layer of the Earth
castle
large fortress


Crustle artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 558
Type Bug Rock
Species Stone Home Pokémon
Height 4′7″ (1.40m)
Weight 440.9 lbs (200.0 kg)
Abilities Shell Armor
Sturdy
Weak Armor (Dream World)
Local № 064 (Black, White)
116 (Black 2, White 2)
Japanese Iwaparesu

Breeding

Egg Groups Bug, Mineral
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield 2 Defense
Catch rate 75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 70 (normal)
Base EXP 166
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Type defenses

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Crustle stats

The base stats for Crustle are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP 70
250 - 344
Attack 95
175 - 317
Defense 125
229 - 383
Sp. Atk 65
121 - 251
Sp. Def 75
139 - 273
Speed 45
85 - 207
Total 475

Pokedex descriptions

Black Competing for territory, Crustle fight viciously. The one whose boulder is broken is the loser of the battle.
White It possesses legs of enormous strength, enabling it to carry heavy slabs for many days, even when crossing arid land.
Black 2
White 2
When its boulder is broken in battles for territory, it feels unsure and begins to weaken.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Crustle learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 Sand-AttackGroundStatus-100
1 WithdrawWaterStatus--
1 Rock BlastRockPhysical2590
1 Shell SmashNormalStatus--
5 Rock BlastRockPhysical2590
7 WithdrawWaterStatus--
11 Sand-AttackGroundStatus-100
13 Faint AttackDarkPhysical60
17 Smack DownRockPhysical50100
19 Rock PolishRockStatus--
23 Bug BiteBugPhysical60100
24 Stealth RockRockStatus--
29 Rock SlideRockPhysical7590
31 SlashNormalPhysical70100
38 X-ScissorBugPhysical80100
43 Shell SmashNormalStatus--
50 FlailNormalPhysical-100
55 Rock WreckerRockPhysical15090

Pre-evolution moves

Crustle can learn these moves only when in a pre-evolved state. Check previous pokedex(es) for the levels required.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Fury CutterBugPhysical2095

Egg moves

Crustle learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Crustle egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
CounterFightingPhysical-100
CurseGhostStatus--
SpikesGroundStatus--
EndureNormalStatus--
Sand TombGroundPhysical3585
Iron DefenseSteelStatus--
BlockNormalStatus--
Night SlashDarkPhysical70100

Move Tutor moves

Crustle can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
Knock OffDarkPhysical20100
Iron DefenseSteelStatus--
BlockNormalStatus--
Stealth RockRockStatus--
Bug BiteBugPhysical60100

Moves learnt by HM

Crustle is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 CutNormalPhysical5095
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100

Moves learnt by TM

Crustle is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 Hone ClawsDarkStatus--
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
22 SolarBeamGrassSpecial120100
23 Smack DownRockPhysical50100
26 EarthquakeGroundPhysical100100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
28 DigGroundPhysical80100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
37 SandstormRockStatus--
39 Rock TombRockPhysical5080
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
65 Shadow ClawGhostPhysical70100
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
69 Rock PolishRockStatus--
71 Stone EdgeRockPhysical10080
75 Swords DanceNormalStatus--
76 Struggle BugBugSpecial30100
78 BulldozeGroundPhysical60100
80 Rock SlideRockPhysical7590
81 X-ScissorBugPhysical80100
84 Poison JabPoisonPhysical80100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
94 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100

Crustle sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Crustle normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Crustle shiny sprite

See all Crustle sprites


Where to find Crustle

White
Black
Route 18
Black 2
White 2
Route 18

Answers to Crustle questions